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Pippa Evans on how everyone can benefit from improv techniques
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Pippa Evans is one of the UK's leading improv performers. With her new book Improv Your Life now available, we caught up with her to talk about how everyone can benefit from considering improvisation techniques.
Cor! - The Return of the Comedy Magazine
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Comedy historian Robert Ross has resurrected Cor!, his comedy magazine. He explains more in this article.
Strawberry Media: A decade of DVDs
Wednesday 13th January 2021
Small, independent DVD label Strawberry Media turns 10 years-old this month. With a range of fantastic archive Rank films currently being released, owner Peter Meunier explains all about his work and passion.
Balls Etc: Kevin Day kicks the lockdown blues with a club set
Sunday 20th December 2020
He's written for some of the biggest shows and stars on TV, but why does Kevin Day's debut book take on all 92 Football League clubs? Which cool young comic cameos, in his pyjamas? And why did Double Lineker lead to comedy dudgeon?
Rob Kemp and The Elvis Dead resurrect VHS
Saturday 5th December 2020
Rob Kemp's epic show The Elvis Dead is getting a suitably '80s-style release. But how, why, and what are his most-watched videotapes, ever?
Does laughing and joking help you live longer?
Friday 2nd October 2020
An extract from the book How To Live To 100. Comedian Ariane Sherine and public health expert David Conrad take a look at whether humour might help you reach old age.
No Such Thing As A Fish interview
Wednesday 4th December 2019
No Such Thing As A Fish stars Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin talk about the success of their podcast, and their new fact-filled book. Along the way, topics including old cats, cattle insemination and polar vortexes pop up.
Arthur Smith on The Joy of Not Going
Thursday 7th November 2019
An extract from Arthur Smith's book, in which he talks about the joy of cancelling social engagements and staying in.
Up Pompeii! audio play recording
Tuesday 5th November 2019
A photo gallery of the cast recording the new Up Pompeii! audio play, marking the original sitcom's 50th anniversary.
Listen to Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Monday 3rd June 2019
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have released a joint memoir linked to their BBC fishing series. The audiobook version is particularly enjoyable, and features bonus material - we've got an exclusive clip in which we hear the comedy stars fishing for rainbow trout.